Soak Up the Rain: Porous Paving

Date/Time
Date(s) - May 4th, 2024
9:00 am - 10:30 am

Learn simple backyard flood interventions you can do yourself in this practical, five-part workshop series introducing strategies for addressing climate impacts at the residential scale. This series is part of the Upper Mill River Watershed Project funded through the Commonwealth’s Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) program.

Rachel Loeffler, Landscape Architect and Principal at Berkshire Design Group will present at the fifth and final session of the Climate Smart Landscapes at Home and Work series with “Soak Up the Rain: Porous Paving.” Rachel will introduce various strategies to transform impervious surfaces like driveways and parking lots. Rachel will draw upon years of experience to demonstrate how residents and property owners can reduce the negative impacts of paved surfaces and help rainfall better infiltrate the landscape rather than runoff and flood residences and businesses.

This event is free to the public and we welcome all people.

Access Info

Steps and barriers: The main entrance is ADA compliant with no steps/barriers.
Audio: No audio system will be available.
Bathroom: ADA bathrooms are available.
Fragrances: Please avoid strong fragrances in the Library.
Parking: Attendees are encouraged to park at the Dunphy School lot off Petticoat Hill Road, to leave the small library lot available to Library patrons. There is only one ADA space.
Public transportation: There is a PVTA (R42) bus stop at the Grange Hall
Seating: Seats are hard plastic with backing; seating for 25.
Surfaces: The Library has both hardwood flooring and short carpet;

We’re happy to discuss your access needs for this event! For questions and accommodation requests, please reach out to Sarah at sarah@hilltownlandtrust.org or (413) 628-4485 ex. 6.